Beyond the Basics

Cancer Case Review Team

As patient at Methodist, you’ll have access to innovative and advanced treatment modalities in cancer care. Your cancer treatment will be determined by a team of physicians and nurses from multiple specialties working together to review your diagnosis and customize the best treatment plan for you.

The team meets twice each month to review all available medical information for each patient to determine best treatments and provides a comprehensive report to your referring physician. Your referring physician may also participate in medical conferences that focus on your plan of care.

An additional component of the case review process is to determine individual patients’ supportive care needs. Methodist provides comprehensive and coordinated support services to assist patients with the physiological and psychological aspects of cancer.

Patient Navigators

Masters degree-prepared nurses serving as patient navigators are an integral part of the Oncology Institute. In the acute and outpatient settings, these nurse clinical specialists direct, advise and answer questions to help patients “navigate” through the medical process. In addition to supporting patients and families, these nurses assist with community education, cancer risk assessments and cancer screenings.

Cancer Patients’ Exercise Class

This class is for patients in active cancer treatment and is led by an ACSM Exercise Physiologist. Activities include range of motion, stretching, weight bearing and Theraband exercise – all while standing or seated, as well as walking in the room or in place. Classes are forming. Southlake Campus, Cancer Resource Center, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Ave, Merrillville. For information, call 219-757-7212.

Cancer Patients’ Yoga Class

This class is specifically designed for people living with cancer and is taught by a Certified Hatha Yoga instructor. Hatha Yoga is the preferred yoga practice for cancer patients. It focuses on easy movement and body postures, meditation and brAZZeathing. Classes meet every other Thursday. Southlake Campus, Cancer Resource Center, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Ave, Merrillville. For information, call 219-757-7212.